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Patented June 23, 1885.

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFioE.

MARTIN SANFORD MILLARD, OF KANSAS CITY, AND GEORGE HENRY KING, OF SALISBURY, ASSIGNORS OF ONE-THIRD TO WILLIAM H. H. TAINTER, OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI; SAID MILLARD ASSIGNOR OF HIS REMAIN- ING RIGHT TO MICHAEL JORDON, OF HERMANN, MISSOURI.

wmoowI SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 320,808, dated June 23,1885.

Application filed August 21, 1882. (No model.)

T aZZ whom it may concern.-

Be it known that we, MARTIN SANFORD MIL- LARD, of Kansas City, Jackson county, Missouri, and GEORGE HENRY KING, of Salisbury,Ohariton county,Missouri, haveinvent'ed certain new and useful Improvements in Windows; and we do hereby declare that the following is a full, clear, and exact description of the invention,which will enable others skilled IO in the art to which it appcrtains to make and use the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of this specification.

This invention relates to windows; and it consists in certain improvements in the construction of the same, which will be hereinafter fully described, and particularly pointed out in the claims.

In the drawings hereto annexed, Figure 1 is a view in perspective showing the sashes tilted. Fig. 2 is-a viewin vertical section of awindowsash embodying our invention, one side of the frame being shown in elevation. Fig. 3isavertical transverse sectional view through the side rail of one of the sashes. Fig. 4isahorizontal sectional view. Fig. 5 is a side view of one of the sashes detached from the frame. Fig. 6is a detail View inperspective of the pivot-plates. Fig. 7 is a detail view of the thimble or cordguide. Fig. Sisa side View of the sash-weight.

Fig. 9 is a vertical sectional view of the same.

Fig. 10 is a perspective view illustrating our invention as applied to a singlesash window. Fig. 11 is a detail View illustrating the adj usting device used in connection with the singlesash window, and Fig. 12 represents in detail the hinged catch of said adjusting device.

Corresponding parts in the several figures are denoted by like letters of reference.

In the drawings hereto annexed, A represents the window-frame; B, the upper and C the lower sash. The sashes, which are of the usual well-known construction, are provided on each side with a recess, D,.inwhieh is seated a piv- 5 oting device, E, consisting of two plates, F G, connected by a pivot, H, upon which the outer plate, G, may turn freely, the inner plate, F,

being firmly secured by screws, or otherwise, to the side rail of the sash.

The outer pivot-plate, G, is provided at its ends with T-shaped slots I, under which recesses J are formed. K is a cylindrical thimble or cord-guide, having at its upper end a bracket, L, provided with a lug or thimble, M. The thimble K is placed on the outside of 5 5 plate G, and the bracket L enters the slot Iat the upper end of said plate, the lug M fitting in the recess J underneath, thus holding the guide K in position. Said guide or thimble is also provided at its lower end with a hook, N, entering the slot I at the lower end of plate G, where it is held by the knot of the sash-cord, as will be presently described, thus causing the said guide-thimble to be held more securely.

The sash-cord,which is denoted by letter O, passes through the thimble K, below which it has a knot, P, which is adjusted in the lower T-slot, I, and recess J of plate G upward over a pulley, Q, at the top of the window-frame; thence under a pulley, R, at the top of the sash-weight S; thence over another pulley, Q, at the top of the window-frame, and to the pivot-plate G of the other sash, to which it is in like manner secured. It will thus be seen that a single weight on each side suffices for both sashes of a double-sash window.

The sides or jambs of the window-frame are provided with vertical grooves T, to receive. and accommodate the sash-cords and guide- .thimbles. The beads are located as follows: An outside bead, U, equal in length to the upper or outer sash is placed adjoining said sash at the top of the jamb. A central or parting bead, V, is placed at the top of the jamb, ex-

tending to the middle of the upper sash, and 8 5 another central or parting bead, W, extends from a short distance above the top of the lower or inner sash to near the lower end of the pivot-plate of said sash. Inside beads, X,

.are provided near the top and bottom of the r jamb. The jamb is provided near its lower end with concave recesses Y, registering with the upper and lower sashes.

The sashes are cut away on the sides to accommodatc the pivoting devices E, and the said cutaway portions are slightly longer than the distance'between the inner beads, X, and the outer bead, V, so that when the sashes are tilted to a horizontal position the beads will come within the cut-away portions of the sashes, and not interfere in the least with the free movements thereof. By this arrangement of beads it will be noticed that when the sashes are in their vertical positions the pivoting devices E of the lower sash, 0, rest between the upper edge of the inner bead, X, and the lower edge of the lower parting-bead, W. Now, by tilting this sash in the directions of the arrows it can be turned to a horizontal position, the cut-away portions thereof permitting it to pass the beads.

To tilt the upper sash, it is lowered until the pivoting devices thereof rest between the upper edge of the lower parting-bead, NV, and the lower edge of the outside parting-bead,U. When it is thus adjusted the upper edge of the sash is below the bead V, and it can be turned and slid up or down while in a horizontal position without striking the beads. Either sash can be tilted without disturbing the other.

Each sash is provided with a spring-bolt, Z, serving to retain it in position by engaging recesses A in the casing or frame, and serving also as a friction-stop to retain the sash in position when partly tilted. This spring-bolt, when withdrawn. may be held out of operation by a catch, B, pivoted to the side rail of the sash.

To remove either sash from the windowframe we proceed as follows: The sash is first tilted to a horizontal position, and is then slid until the plates G reach the recesses Y. The sash may then be slightly tilted laterally, the weight cords detached, and the cord-guides or thimbles slid away from the pivot-plates. The

sash may then be readily removed, and screens constructed in a similar manner be substituted.

When our improvement is applied to windows that have no sash-balances, the plates G may be screwed or otherwise secured to the window-jambs, thus permitting the sashes to be tilted as desired.

Our improvement may also, as shown in the drawings, be applied to windows having but a single sash. 111 such case the construction and arrangement of parts is as above described, with the exception that the sasheords are attached directly to the sash-weight and the beads are arranged as follows: the outside one, extending from the top of the jamb to the lower end of the pivot-plate G, and the inside one, D, extending from the upper end of plate G to the bottom of the jamb. When the sash is not balanced, as is the case in the annexed drawings, Figs. 10 and 11, the plate G is to be secured to the jamb by screws or otherwise. WVhen it is balanced, it may, when tilted, be raised or lowered to any desired position.

To retain the single sash in position when simply tilted, so as to prevent its being blown open or shut by the wind, we avail ourselves of an adjusting device, the construction of which is as follows: E is an arm hinged to the lower end of the sash, so as to be capable of being folded up against one of the side rails of the same, where it may be secured by means of a stud, F, engaging a notch, G, in the said arm. The latter is provided with a series of openings or perforations, H. I is a catch hinged to the window-sill, and consisting of a plate, J, having a vertical flange, K, provid ed with a laterally projecting bracket, L, having a downward-projecting stud, M. By passing the arm E under the bracket 1 the stud M may be made to engage any one of the perforations H, thus holding the window open at any desired angle or inclination. The lower end of the sash is also provided with a bracket, N, having aslot, 0. When the window is cl osed, the stud M may be adjusted in said slot 0, therebylocking the sash'in its closed position.

The sash-weight S, used in combination with our improved window, is constructed as follows: The body I is made oval in cross-section, and provided on each side with a central vertical groove, Q. This is for the purpose of causing the weight to fit in the weightpockets of ordinary window-casings, and of making it sufficiently heavy without increasing its length. The upper end of the body 1? has at one side a flange, R. S is another loose flange or plate, having a shoulder, T, and a spacing stud or lug, U. The plate S is secured to flange R by a bolt or rivet, V, the two being spaced by the shoulder T and stud U, so as to afford room for the pulley R, which is journaled upon the said bolt or rivet V.

By this construction the sash-weight may be manufactured more conveniently and at less cost than in a single piece. It also enabl'es the sash-cord to be more conveniently adj usted.

From the foregoing description, taken in connection with the drawings hereto annexed, the operation and advantages of our invention will be readily understood. It is simple, convenient, and inexpensive. The sash or sashes may be easily adjusted in any desired position for ventilating or other purposes, and, when desired, they may in a moments time be removed and screens substituted. It will also be observed that our improvements may easily and at a slight cost be applied to window sashes and frames or casings of the ordinary construction now in general use.

We make no claim in this application to the bracket N, the clasp or catch I, and the arm E, for holding the sash in different adjustments, but reserve the right to claim the same in a subsequent application.

Having thus described our invention, we claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States l. The combination, with a sliding and tilt ing window-sash the side rails of which are recessed or partly cutaway at or near their centers, of a window-frame provided with a series of short beads.

2. The combination, with a window-sash, of pivoted guide-plates having T-slots at their upper and lower ends, as set forth.

3. The combination, with a windowsash, of guide-plates pivoted to and flush with the side rails, and having T-slots at their upper and lower ends, and recesses on their under sides, under said T slots, as set forth.

4. The combination, with awindow-sash, of the pivoted guide-plates having T-slots, and recesses under said T-slots, and the thimbles or sash-cord guides secured in the slots at the upper ends of said pivoted guide-plates, as set forth.

5. The combination, with the pivoted guide plates, of the cylindrical sash-cord guides having brackets provided with thimblcs removable from the T- slots at the upper ends of said guide-plates, as set forth.

6. The combination of the guide-plates G, having slots 1 and recesses J, with the cylindrical cord-guides K, having brackets L, lugs or thimbles M, and hooks N, as set forth.

7. The combination, with the sash having recessed side rails, of the plates F, pivoted plates G, flush with said side rails, and having slots I and recesses J, the cylindrical cordguides K, having brackets L, lugs M, and hooks N, and the sash-cord, all arranged as set forth.

8. The combination, with a window-frame provided with a series of short beads, of a slid ing and tilting window-sash the side rails of which are partly cut away, pivoted plates se cured to the sash, and sash-cords secured to the pivoted plates, whereby the sashes can be adjusted while in a horizontal position, substantially as set forth.

9. The combination, with a window-frame grooved to accommodate the sash-cords and provided with a series of short beads, of pivoted window-sashes and cords secured indirectly to the said sashes.

10. The combination,with the window-frame having a series of short beads, grooves, or recesses, '1, of the sash or sashes having recessed side rails provided with plates F, pivoted plates G, having slots 1 and recesses J, cylindrical cord-guides K, having brackets L, lugs M, and hooks N, and the sash-cords, all arranged asset forth.

11. The combination, with a window-frame provided with a series of short beads and a window-sash the side rails of which are recessed or partly cut away at or near their cen ters, of a spring-actuated catch secured to the sash and engaging the frame.

12. The combination, with the tilting sashes, constructed and arranged as shown and described, of the window-frame having concave recesses Y, as and for the purpose set forth.

13. The combination, with the tilting sashes, constructed and arranged as shown and described, of the window-frame A, having a series of short beads and the concave recesses Y,

as and for the purpose set forth.

1%. The combination, with a sash weight having a flange at its upper end, of a detachable plate and a connecting-bolt upon which a pulley is journaled, as set forth.

15. The herein-described sash-weight, consisting of the body 1?, having vertical grooves Q, and flange R, the detachable plate S, having shoulders T and lug U, the connecting bolt or rivet V, and the pulley R, journaled upon said bolt or rivet, as set forth.

16. The combination, with a window-frame and two sashes, each provided on opposite sides with a pivoted plate, whereby the sashes can be tilted, of two sash-eords, the opposite ends of which are secured to their respective pivoted plates on the same side of the sash, and two weights, the said cords and weights being so arranged that a single weight on each side operates both sashes, substantially as set forth.

In testimony that we claim the foregoing as our own we have hereto affixed our signatures in presence of two witnesses.

MARTIN SANFORD MILLARD. [us] GEORGE HENRY KING. [r.. s.

Witnesses:

W. H. WATTS, B. ELLrsoN. 

